It is understood that Jose Mourinho will be unveiled as Louis van Gaal’s successor by Friday this week.

“He’s already signed hasn’t he? I think it’s good,” Ronaldo said. “If it’s something United wanted I think it’s good – I hope Manchester United get back to what they were because it’s an impressive club but in the last years they lacked an identity a bit.

“And it hurts me seeing United like that because it’s a club I carry in my heart. I wish Mourinho can restore them back to the top.”